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Cheap flights from Malaysia to Cairns from $393

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KUL — CNS
21 Apr — 28 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Malaysia to Cairns

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Cheapest flights from Malaysia to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Malaysia to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 March 2026.

Mon 4/517:50
KUL
-
CNS
1 stop9h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/519:00
CNS
-
KUL
1 stop17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3$651
Sun 3/516:05
KUL
-
CNS
1 stop11h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/519:00
CNS
-
KUL
1 stop17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$723
Wed 13/517:50
KUL
-
CNS
1 stop9h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 16/519:10
CNS
-
KUL
1 stop23h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3$800
Tue 5/519:15
KUL
-
CNS
2 stops32h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/511:00
CNS
-
KUL
2 stops25h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3$817
Wed 13/517:50
KUL
-
CNS
1 stop9h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 17/513:40
CNS
-
KUL
2 stops18h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3$838
Wed 13/516:30
KUL
-
CNS
1 stop11h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 15/521:40
CNS
-
KUL
1 stop16h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3$841
Wed 13/517:50
KUL
-
CNS
1 stop9h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 14/513:40
CNS
-
KUL
1 stop16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3$853
Wed 6/521:25
PEN
-
CNS
2 stops23h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 10/518:15
CNS
-
PEN
1 stop18h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 19/3$1,794
Wed 6/515:50
PEN
-
CNS
2 stops28h 50m
Qantas Airways
Sun 10/521:40
CNS
-
PEN
2 stops22h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 19/3$1,848
Sat 4/409:30
PEN
-
CNS
1 stop29h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 8/418:15
CNS
-
PEN
1 stop17h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 18/3$2,041
Sat 4/407:30
PEN
-
CNS
2 stops26h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 8/415:45
CNS
-
PEN
2 stops22h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 18/3$2,120

Find flight deals from Malaysia to Cairns

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Malaysia to Cairns flight deals. Data was last updated 22 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$651

One-way from

$393
4/5-11/5
  • 4/5-11/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 45m total
  • Malaysia to Cairns
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20/5
  • 20/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 40m total
  • Malaysia to Cairns
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Malaysia to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 22 March 2026.
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Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 13/5

17:50-05:30

1 stop9h 40m

Cairns

Sat 16/5

06:45-21:50

2 stops17h 05m

$841

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 5/5

18:25-05:30

2 stops33h 05m

Cairns

Tue 12/5

11:00-07:10

1 stop22h 10m

$861

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 14/5

22:25-22:40

1 stop22h 15m

Cairns

Sun 17/5

21:40-06:00

1 stop34h 20m

$1,157

PenangCairns

PEN - CNS

PENCNS

Penang Intl

Wed 6/5

21:25-23:20

2 stops23h 55m

Cairns

Sun 10/5

18:15-11:05

1 stop18h 50m

$1,794

PenangCairns

PEN - CNS

PENCNS

Penang Intl

Sat 4/4

09:30-17:00

1 stop29h 30m

Cairns

Wed 8/4

18:15-10:05

1 stop17h 50m

$2,041

PenangCairns

PEN - CNS

PENCNS

Penang Intl

Sat 4/4

07:30-11:50

2 stops26h 20m

Cairns

Wed 8/4

15:45-12:00

2 stops22h 15m

$2,120
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 20/5

17:50-05:30

1 stop9h 40m

$393

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 21/5

06:10-22:40

2 stops38h 30m

$438

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 22/5

07:10-18:25

2 stops33h 15m

$451

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 29/8

20:40-18:25

2 stops19h 45m

$470

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Malaysia to Cairns

How often are flights from Malaysia to Cairns delayed?

About 22% of weekly flights between Malaysia and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 135 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Malaysia to Cairns flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Malaysia to Cairns flights?

Over the past year, Juneyao Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Malaysia to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from Malaysia?

    Located just 4.4 km from the city centre, Cairns (CNS) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cairns from Malaysia.

  • How long is the flight from Malaysia to Cairns?

    Airlines like Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines, and Cathay Pacific fly from Malaysia to Cairns in about 22h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 05m. The distance from Malaysia to Cairns is about 5300 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Malaysia to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Malaysia to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Malaysia to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Malaysia to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Malaysia to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Malaysia to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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